Nicky Sualua was drafted No. 129 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 26 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #129
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 26
The pick
How Nicky Sualua came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
26 regular-season games
- Games played
- 26
- Final season
- 19981 years after the draft
Around pick 129
Who came off the board on either side of Nicky Sualua.
James Madison
Temple
Colorado College
East Carolina
Ohio State in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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Robert Smith
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nicky Sualua in the 1997 NFL Draft
Nicky Sualua is a Running back out of Ohio State selected No. 129 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 NFL Draft. 26 regular-season games Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Nicky Sualua drafted?
Nicky Sualua was selected No. 129 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/nicky-sualua.
What college did Nicky Sualua play for?
Nicky Sualua played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Nicky Sualua's NFL career turn out?
26 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/nicky-sualua.